Man vs eRep vs Life
Day 3,115, 13:20
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by Cody Caine
5 Years and Counting
My 5th eBirthday passed about 15 days ago, I really can not say why I am still playing, a lot of it for me seems to be a force of habit of clicking work and train buttons and fighting, I don't really enjoy politics, I don't much have the time or motivation to commit to a job due to some RL stuff I will touch a bit upon later in this article. But in 5 years I'm not really sure I've accomplished much of note beyond one campaign hero that I got in a time in which 3 million damage could get you one, and a CP medal in June 2014, I don't think I've made enough friends to justify 5 years of playing socially.
Man vs Depression
I've always had some struggles with depression, but truthfully this has significantly worsened in the last 2 years, I've hit patches where I get about one good day every 2 or 3 weeks, it's emotionally exhausting and takes the fun out of everything, it also takes the will to do anything and destroys it. I get through a daily routine nothing more, so despite efforts at trying to take cabinet jobs, I ultimately give up out of lack of will to do it, some might call this stupid, whatever I am what I am.
Titan Or Bust
While considering quitting at the end of 2015, I'd just passed God of War*** and I decided that my goal for 2016 was Titan or Bust, that unless something significant for me was happening on eRep at the end of 2016, I intend to quit Dec 31st 2016 at the rank of Titan or Bust. I think it's a very obtainable goal for my military rank.
Conclusion
Thanks for reading my likely crappy article, just felt like getting some of this out.
Until next time regards,
Cody Caine.
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Rusty has eBirthday tomorrow and he has 8 CP medals so far and counting according to his last nomination.
Did you even read his article?
Did I read this "crappy article"? No sir, thank you, but I will leave it for some other day 🙂
who said it was a crappy article? You endorsed it and commented, so one would assume you read his article.
The fact he says he didnt enjoy politics, that he is aiming for a military rank and spoke of his battle with depression. But you comment something that has nothing to do with the article...
Even worse a man talks about his battle with depression and you call it a 'crappy' article.
Did you even read his article?
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yes I did, but considering some one has spoken about depression and then basically put themselves down in the article (a major sign of depression), you dont need to push that idea that it is okay to put him down.
And still doesnt explain your original stupid comment.
Peoples emotions arent for trolling. But hey, you did it to other players here when they spoke of their mental and emotional battles.
Few comments below Henry said "You have to reach 10 CP medals before you can quit 😉" and you may find that is trolling comment because is related to the politics. Strange you didn't reply to his comment and ask him if he read his article 🙂
I would advise Cody to do something with his own hands, something people did hundreds of years ago. Beautiful nature helps a lot. Man needs to have much space and view in depth. This way all negative emotions goes out and you can be refreshed and recharged. But sitting in front of the screens will never lead to positive way out.
I also see Cody 'voted' HT8 comment, but didnt do it to yours... maybe that is a sign about how it was received.
And no once you have been pulled up on how much of an arse you are to people who take the brave step in speaking about their problems, you finally offer some actual decent advice.
All I can say and yes you can report me for this comment, but you Sir are a d$#k. You really need to think twice before doing a shit attempt at trolling and take a look at the impact it could have on someone suffering from depression or another mental/emotional problems.
It is a far cry from the 'J Seemore' of old (?) that always offered advice an encouragement to players....
I will expect Cody to vote your last comment then for sure it will be a sign that you made him feel better 🙂
Not after votes, Just prefer to see you actually pull your head in for once, or who ever is in control of the 'J Seemore' account, start acting like a decent person.
I don't get why you're comparing me to Rusty, but also if you two are going to keep comment feuding, you could at least get me more votes :/
Rusty D wrote one minute ago
a good article about RL troubles and eRep. Please vote it up:
https://www.erepublik.com/en/article/man-vs-erep-vs-life-2599838/1/20
You'll get it for sure.
GL!
V!!
Cody if you ever need to chat, just drop me a PM. Sometimes talking to someone or just letting things off your chest can help.
You have to reach 10 CP medals before you can quit 😉
It was a great article. Talking is always better and every day you struggle is a win. The best advice I can give is not to do anything you don't feel comfortable with and not to listen to anyone who might think you're stupid or otherwise. The only person who knows what it feels like to be you is you, the rest of us can only do our best to sympathise, even if we've had similar struggles it's not exactly the same. We're all unique after all.
Also I guess it's heartening that you still want to hang around us even though we can be as depressing as hell. I'm sure there's happier places in the eWorld.
Best wishes. Hope you get that medal.
Remember: Eat well. Sleep well. Do something you enjoy every day.
give woman a house and she will give you a home
playing erep was a small part of relax times, hope you get it.
Hey, I know exactly what you are going through with depression as it is a daily battle for me as well. If you need someone to talk to just message me 🙂